Adaptive Mediation and Conflict Resolution

This open access book introduces adaptive mediation as an alternative approach that enables mediators to go beyond liberal peace mediation, or other determined-design models of mediation, in the context of contemporary conflict resolution and peace-making initiatives. Adaptive mediation is grounded in complexity theory, and is specifically designed to cope with highly dynamic conflict situations characterized by uncertainty and a lack of predictability. It is also a facilitated mediation process whereby the content of agreements emerges from the parties to the conflict themselves, informed by the context within which the conflict is situated. This book presents the core principles and practices of adaptive mediation in conjunction with empirical evidence from four diverse case studies Colombia, Mozambique, The Philippines, and Syria with a view to generate recommendations for how mediators can apply adaptive mediation approaches to resolve and transform contemporary and future armed conflicts.

This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Explores the strengths and limits of international mediation as a peacebuilding mechanism Introduces adaptive mediation as an alternative approach for coping with the complexity of contemporary conflicts Emphasises that effective and sustainable mediation needs to be framed in relation to local realities and dynamics

Autorentext

Cedric de Coning is a research professor with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) Center on U.N. and Global Governance, where he coordinates the Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network and leads the Climate-related Peace and Security Risk project. He is also a senior advisor for the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) and Chief Editor of ACCORD's COVID-19 Conflict and Resilience Monitor.

Ako Muto is Executive Senior Research Fellow at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ogata Research Institute for Peace and Development.

Rui Saraiva is a research fellow in the Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Support Team at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development.

Zusammenfassung
"A long-awaited work in peace and conflict studies. ... This book provides an excellent understanding of the concept of adaptive mediation that can be used to create sustainable peace. This book will be of interest to scholars and researchers in the field of peace and conflict studies as well as mediation practitioners who work for the United Nations, national governments, or non-governmental organizations." (Sa'odah Sa'odah, Bunyamin Maftuh, Sapriya Sapriya, International Peacekeeping, June 19, 2023)

Inhalt

1. Adaptive Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Contemporary and Future Armed Conflicts.- 2. Adaptive Mediation.- 3. Adaptive Mediation in Colombia: Toward Institutional Capacity Building Amidst Complexity and Uncertainty.- 4. Peacemaking from Within: Adaptive Mediation of Direct Dialogue in Mozambique's New Peace Process (2013-2019).- 5. Adapting from Outsider to Insider Mediation in the Bangsamoro Peace Process, Southern Philippines.- 6. Exploring Mediation Efforts Amidst Systemic and Domestic Constraints: The Case of the Syrian Conflict.- 7. Adapting to Uncertainty: What Have We Learned from Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Colombia, Mozambique, the Philippines, and Syria.